Day Recovery Program Case Worker

About Us

The St Vincent de Paul Society is a leading provider of community support services, who are committed to serving people in need in our community and shaping a more just and compassionate society.

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• Competitive Pay: SCHCADS Award hourly rates ranging from $43 to $46.35 + super.
• Generous NFP Tax-Free Salary Packaging Benefits, increasing take home pay up to 16k
• Supportive Environment: Work with a team that values collaboration, inclusion, and continuous learning.

Your Role

Step into a diverse and rewarding role, delivering high-quality case management, group work, and therapeutic support to clients participating in our Day Recovery Program. As part of our team, you will play a key role in helping clients achieve their recovery goals and improve their overall well-being. You will be joining a compassionate and supportive team that values your expertise, prioritises your professional development, and empowers you to make a lasting difference in the community.

Your Responsibility

• Provide case management across all stages: engagement, assessment, treatment planning, implementation, monitoring, review, and closure.
• Deliver evidence-based therapeutic interventions, education, and support aligned with the Society’s AOD Model of Care.
• Conduct comprehensive client intake and assessments, including risk evaluations.
• Collaborate with clients to develop and implement holistic treatment plans tailored to their unique needs.
• Facilitate therapeutic and educational group sessions.
• Offer support to families and significant others, including education and referral to family support services.
• Maintain accurate client records and participate in case reviews and team discussions.
• Contribute to the ongoing planning, development, and evaluation of the Rendu House service model.
• Network with external stakeholders and participate in quality improvement and accreditation activities.
• Support new team members, volunteers, and students in their roles.

You Will Need

• Relevant tertiary qualifications (or working towards) in Alcohol and Other Drugs, Community Services, Counselling, Psychology, or a related field (e.g., Certificate IV or Diploma).
• Demonstrated experience in case management, particularly with clients with complex needs (e.g., co-occurring mental health issues, homelessness, or criminal justice involvement).
• Strong knowledge of community resources and ability to collaborate effectively with other service providers.
• Professional, ethical, and non-judgmental approach to client interactions.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Basic computer literacy and experience with data collection systems.
• Valid NSW driver’s licence (unencumbered).

Apply Now

If this sounds like you, don’t wait - apply now, we are interviewing applications as we receive them.

Any queries please contact christine.faddoul@vinnies.org.au

St Vincent de Paul Society (NSW) welcomes people from all backgrounds, ethnicities, cultures, and experiences. We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to engaging a diverse workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, people with disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people who identify as LGBTQIA+, candidates of any or no religious beliefs and applicants of all ages. If you are a candidate with disability please let us know if you require any support to participate in the application and recruitment process.

The Society is committed to being a Child Safe organisation, further information can be found in the Society’s commitment to Safeguarding Children & Young People. Prior to an offer of employment, candidates will be required to complete the pre-employment checks including a Police check & Working with Children check. A health / medical assessment may be required for some roles.